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ELO to IAD: distance & flight time
El Dorado (El Dorado Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
4,750 mi
7,645 km · 4,128 nm
9h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
4,750 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 47m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ELO — El Dorado Airport · El Dorado, Argentina
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ELO
- IGR · Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport46 mi away
- IGU · Cataratas International Airport55 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport67 mi away
- SQX · São Miguel do Oeste Airport71 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ELO from IAD?
The flight distance from El Dorado (ELO) to Washington (IAD) is 4,750 miles (7,645 km, 4,128 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ELO to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 47m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ELO to IAD?
Nonstop service on ELO–IAD depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 9h 47m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between El Dorado and Washington?
Washington is 1 hour behind El Dorado.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ELO to IAD?
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Why are some ELO to IAD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ELO–IAD tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.